Had my first ride with profile design t2+ clip on tri bars that I recently bought.

Bit of mucking around removing some of the bar tape and moving cycle computer, but fairly easy to set up.Moved the seat forward about 15-20 mm and dropped the bars about 5 or so mm or 1 spacer.

I was surprised how comfortable the new aero position was immediately. By the end of a 50 k ride I was reluctant to go back to my nomal position on the hoods (have moved the seat a bit though).

The upper body is much more relaxed resting on the pads and feels easier to go faster in the comfy aero position. Thankyou triathletes for this innovation. Cant wait for my first tt with these in just over a weeks time.

Nice setup. I have read that group riding ettiquette discourages people from riding on tri bars due, as a rider may have less control when riding in the aero position. So thats discouraged me from putting a set on.

Did you have to change your saddle tilt to allow comfortable riding in the aero position?

Re computers ... I got a Sigma BC1606 ... and I can change the orientation of the mounting bracket to mount the computer the "right way up" on the stem. Its a convinient feature to have.

Mulger bill wrote:Did you manage to sort the issue with the brake levers?

As usual waiting on parts. The plan is to run a long screw through where the gear cables used to go. This then sticks out where the cables used to come out. I then run a nut inside the housing. This stops the levers moving totally.

The reason for using long screws, is so that I can mount some mirrors to the ends of these screws and have hood mounted mirrors. It's the mirrors I'm waiting on.

thomas_cho wrote:Nice setup. I have read that group riding ettiquette discourages people from riding on tri bars due, as a rider may have less control when riding in the aero position. So thats discouraged me from putting a set on.

Did you have to change your saddle tilt to allow comfortable riding in the aero position?

Re computers ... I got a Sigma BC1606 ... and I can change the orientation of the mounting bracket to mount the computer the "right way up" on the stem. Its a convinient feature to have.

I don't think they're generally allowed in group rides, too far from the brakes if somene in front slows is the impression I get.

No. I've had a problem with my right arm/hand which was thought to be cycling related, so I fitted them to take the weight off of my hands. I also noticed that after touring really long days on an MTB that I got a back ache, which I relieved by leaning on the handlebars with my forearms.

Highly dangerous, so when I got this bike, I fitted the aero bars. Natural tourer instincts dictate that if there is room to hang something, it has to go there.

I did find on day rides in one section along the swan river when riding into the afternoon sea breeze, by using the bars, I could pick up a couple of extra km/h per hour in speed.

I see you've got your computer mounted sideways on the stem. Doesn't this annoy the bejesus outa you?

I've found that a second set of cable ties should fix the problem of "sideways mounted speedo on the stem". I.E. Put the speedo in the right position and tie 2 cable ties around the loops of the normal ties.

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